Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
comperianum
ID:
983082

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steven) P.Delforge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Naturalistes Belges 80: 401 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982420



Common Names

  • Comperianum Himantoglossum
  • Himantoglossum comperianum
  • Comper's Adder's Mouth


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Description

Himantoglossum comperianum (also called Himantoglossum comperianum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are opposite, oblong-lanceolate, and have entire margins. It is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Himantoglossum comperianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Himantoglossum comperianum is white with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped plant with a single stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Himantoglossum comperianum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South Europe. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Himantoglossum comperianum

Himantoglossum comperianum is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99269: Based on the initial data import
Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.
Pierre Delforge (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Delforge' in the authors string.